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W648 VMV

2000 Kawasaki ER5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

14,230 mi
Last recorded14,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ER522,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 VMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 14,230 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 14,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 40,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 38,579 miles

Central Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear axle nut locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,173 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort boarderline (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,205 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 May 2018 31,692 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 31,692 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

speedo not working

Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,692 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

speedo not working

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,795 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,575 miles

rear swinging arm has some surface corrosion slight free play in rear wheel bearing and rear cush drive rubbers

Fail 25 Apr 2015 21,575 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear swinging arm has some surface corrosion slight free play in rear wheel bearing and rear cush drive rubbers

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,571 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,532 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 21,456 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

corrosion to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,456 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

corrosion to rear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,373 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,087 miles

tie wrap under headlight,not ideal

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,405 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 13,041 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,972 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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W648 VMV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 22,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W648 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W648 VMV registered?

W648 VMV is a 2000 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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